Learners found with offensive weapons, police alarmed

Offensive weapons that were seized from the students
Offensive weapons that were seized from the students

The police in No 2 District are highly concerned by the increase in possession of offensive weapons amongst learners.

These concerns stem from being informed by last Friday’s stop, question and search activity that formed part of the 60 Days of Action on Crime and Road Safety Days.

The No 2 District operatives were targeting secondary schools in the area since Form 3 students were sitting for their final examinations. No 2 district officer commanding, Senior Superintendent Paul Oketsang told The Monitor that in the past they received sporadic reports in which students were involved in fights that resulted in fatal stabbings.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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